God and You: Prayer as a Personal Relationship
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God and You: Prayer as a Personal Relationship

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This book describes what prayer can be when seen as a conscious relationship of a person with God.
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Published December 12th 1987 by Paulist Press
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Rachel
Mar 27, 2012 Rachel rated it 5 of 5 stars
William A. Barry, S.J. is known as the person who most defined what we understand by "spiritual direction." Quite simply, he thinks of spiritual direction as assistance with prayer, and he thinks of prayer as a personal relationship to or communication with God. Barry's many books are accessible to a broad popular audience and yet are not hokey or contrived. Admittedly, the books do tend to repeat many of his key points numerous times, but there is always a different nuance or emphasis to consid...more
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Nov 14, 2009 Cecilia rated it 4 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition
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Christine
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Amazing book, both on spiritual direction and on one's relationship with others around him.
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Susan
Jan 08, 2012 Susan rated it 5 of 5 stars
Shelves: devotional-inspirational, must-read
"God and You, Prayer as a Personal Relationship" is an amazing little book by William A. Barry, S.J. It is simple, basic, and profound. I read it one chapter at a time, with time to ponder and put into practice what I read. Fr. Barry has written a truly remarkable book that touched me deeply - it would not be exaggerating to say that it was life-changing. I have already given it as a gift. There are many different ways to approach prayer, I feel sure that the reader will connect with at least on...more
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Aug 23, 2007 John rated it 1 of 5 stars
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